Cade Carmichael marked his Test debut with a battling half-century as Ireland closed on 270 for eight after the first day of their series opener against Bangladesh in Sylhet.
Opener Paul Stirling top-scored with 60 after being dropped twice, while number three Carmichael was given a life early on before making 59, with Bangladesh putting down five catches during the day.
Curtis Campher (44) and Lorcan Tucker (41) made cameos, as did another debutant, Jordan Neill, before he was trapped lbw for 30 from the final ball of the day by slow left-armer Taijul Islam.
Off-spinner Mehidy Hasan Miraz was the pick of the bowlers with three for 50.
South Africa-born Carmichael, who is 23, had made his international debut against the West Indies in a One Day International back in May, but was handed his first Test cap before play on Tuesday by former Ireland cricketer Gary Wilson.
Carmichael brought up his half-century off 110 balls but fell shortly after for 59.
Playing a sweep shot to a ball outside off-stump, the Northern Knights interprovincial player top-edged the ball and was caught by a diving Najmul Shanto.
The umpire gave it not out, but a referral to the third umpire overturned the decision and Carmichael was dismissed.
Ireland 270-8 (90 overs; P Stirling 60, C Carmichael 59; M Miraz 3-50).
Meanwhile, governing body Cricket Ireland said it welcomed that final planning permission has been granted for the development of the first phase of the National Cricket Centre which will be based on the Sport Ireland Campus.
The centre will comprise a main field of play, 4,240 spectator seats, the high performance cricket centre and player and match official building plus additional supporting infrastructure and parking facilities.
"The stadium and training facility is crucial to the long-term success and sustainability of Irish cricket and is a key element of our strategy for the future. This project, along with other investment in our sporting infrastructure, will represent a game changer for cricket in Ireland," said chair of Cricket Ireland Brian MacNeice.
"As a piece of national infrastructure alone, the National Cricket Centre is a very positive addition to our national sporting landscape – but through its use and hosting of top international cricket including the upcoming ICC T20 World Cup in 2030, the facility becomes a place of community engagement and participation, social connection and revenue to the wider economy."
Additional reporting: PA
